Hogs Rise to Five Month High as Packers Cut Prices
Chicago livestock report shows hogs advancing to their highest level in over five months while buyers pay steady to 25 cents higher. Cattle receipts steady with limited feeder demand and mixed bid ranges across major markets. US exchanges closed Friday for Good Friday with minimal futures activity and sparse on hand offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
York
York Stock Exchange
Can Stock Exchange
Board of Trade
U.S
UPJ
Colorado
Ward
Garlet Brook
Florida
Inva Hogs
Des Moines
INS
U. 8
Tbs
Cedar Rapids Hog and Livestock Prices Steady Amid Market Quotes
Cedar Rapids prices show steady hog values with meat and over fat hog adjustments. The report lists varied quotes for hogs delivered to Cedar Rapids plant by multiple butchers, plus cattle market figures for steers heifers cows bulls and sheep with weights and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bioux City Livestock
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Ciood Butchers
Gana
Jano Ibs
Gold
Goes
Tholrasterra
B.ooerta
Weicht
Bologna
Maree fFrime
IBM
Choleé
Hood
Ail Felehta
al Weizhis
Scott Ike Edens
Tod
Cedar Rapids Home Show expands exhibits outside Hawkeye Downs
Exhibits for Cedar Rapids fourth annual Home Show will extend outside the Exhibition hall at Hawkeye Downs. Show Chairman Ken Borschel said the largest display area ever required outdoor setups including complete garages and trailers with bright exterior lighting. Opening next Thursday through Sunday April 3, the event features new devices such as the glrinator oil heating device and a new all aluminum water heater along with a home sanitation system and silicone treated asbestos siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs
Ken Borschel
Borscchel
Borschesall
Borschel
Change in Linn County Republican caucus plans announced
Linn county will hold its pre convention caucus for 18 delegates and 118 alternates to the state Republican convention in Cedar Rapids at the Roosevelt hotel on Wednesday April 4 at 1 p.m. instead of Des Moines. The move aims to boost attendance before proceeding to Des Moines for the April 6 convention opening. County Chairman B D Elliman announced the shift after a Linn county central committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Des Moines
Spain
Apel
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
B. D. Elliman
Linn County Central Committee
Silliman
Us Moines
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Z.m
Second Avenue SE
Rapids Twenty-first
Benjamin Naibert
Avenue NW
Rapids Twenty-third
Edwin L. Miller
Chandlestreet BW
Cedar Rapids Air Force Recruiting Office Closed Saturday
The air force recruiting office in Cedar Rapids will be closed all day Saturday and reopen Monday as usual. Dial 2-2185 Ext. 3 for Electric Motors 44 14 1/6 H.P. from $3 at Imulekel's Used Furniture Annex Adv.
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Air Force
Cedar Rapids
Imulekel’s
Cira
Marcel
Anchorage
Alaska
Fredizette Mavion
Kennys
Webster
H. Leidigh
Seattle
National
Chongs
Cortatts
Dial
P. Myers CO
Ites
Uiberal Filter Company
Ames
Nomination papers filed by top GOP candidates in Iowa primary
Two prominent Republican contenders for state offices filed nomination papers with the secretary of state in Des Moines ahead of Iowa’s June 4 primary. Gov Leo A Hoegh and Lt Gov Clover are listed among candidates, with figures and fees shown for each. Local ads note Easter items and YMCA water show tryouts, plus florist and health services notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sov. Hoegh
Nicholas
DES Moines
Towa
Paroled after 34 years Wilfred Markham recounts 1921 hold up
Wilfred Markham, once sentenced to life for the 1921 grocery store holdup murder of Mrs. Lanstrum, was paroled after 34 years. He previously acted with Glenn Smith and Waddington in the crime, confessed at trial, and was released following a commutation by Gov. Beardsley. Markham plans to stay in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham
Car. Lanstrum
Durie
Glenn Smith
Walde
Cedar Rapids
Schultz
Fiurneral
James Dow
Fred Schultz
Fort Madison
Peg Rapeeers
Arkham
Theline
Marton
Milwal
Marion
Weddington
Smith
Waddington
Ham
Marion Courthover
Lanstrum
William Beardsley
Iowa
State Parole Board
Haas
Mtt. Pleasant
Fort Madison Institution
Missouri
Girl Slashes Self Aboard Airliner
Anne Mills 25 daughter of Bethlehem Steel official slashed wrists aboard a Pan Am flight from Paris to Idlewild. Flight attendants found her in a restroom near landing with superficial wounds. She told reporters that a man she trusted caused her distress and that she believed people were after her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Anne Mills
Bethlehem Steel
American Airways
Idlewild
Paris
Bethlehem, Pa
Daniel Mills
Miss Mills
Winners Chosen In Kite Flying Contest At Cedar Rapids
Citywide kite contest at Memorial stadium Cedar Rapids sponsored by the Playground and Recreation Commission yielded winners across categories. Top teams included Raymond Webster and Bob Mason from Van Buren first in largest kite, Louis Strand and Richard Meeks from Roosevelt second, David Case from Mel Kinley third.
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Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids
Ceder Rapids Playground
Pinaleyt
Raymond Webster
Bob Mason
van Buren
Louis ‘Strand
Richard Meeks
Roosevelt
David Case
Mel
Kinley
Sheryl] Shaffer
Lincoln
Jom Hunt
Polk
Teresa Murphy
Cleveland
David Carey
Frank Waad
Davia Nicholas
Johnson
Paul Hallberg
Jimmy Lockewood
Garfield
Shirley Ardlicka
Dotyon Ferguson
Grant Wood
Yolanda Seeks Separation From Veloz Partner
Yolanda of the Veloz and Yolanda dance team filed a separate maintenance suit in Los Angeles alleging cruelty by Frank Nicholas Veloz. She seeks $2,500 monthly for herself and four children and half community property, while noting his contracts could yield more than one million dollars. The article also reports on FHA personnel demotion discussions in Des Moines and comments by Robert Stout of Community Home Builders.
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Los Angeles
Yolanda
Veloz
Frank Nicholas Veloz
Frank, Jr
Anthony
Jon Guy
Iowa
FHA
Des Moines
INS
Cowan
Federal Housing Administration
Frank
Wehrman
Community Home Builders, Inc
Robert Stout
Stout
Wahrman
FEA
Hullinger Seeks Democratic Bid For Iowa Senate
Cedar Rapids attorney L M Hullinger Jr 28 announces bid for Democratic nomination to the Iowa state senate from Linn county He is the second candidate to enter the race joining N E Lillies Hullinger a past Democratic nominee for state representative and a farm owner in Jones county He holds degrees from Upper Iowa University and Cumberland University and serves in several veterans and professional groups He is married with a six week old son and resides at 1439 Council Street NF
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Hullinger, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Hullinger
N. E. Lillies
Frank
Upper Iowa University
Payette
Law
Cumberand University
Lebanon
Tenn
Huitinger
Jones County
Mt. Hernion Lodge
AF and
Iowa Consistory
American Legion
Civil Air Parol
Iowa
American Bar Associations
Bullinger
Council Street
North Western Loss for Two Months in 1956
Chicago based North Western Railway reports a loss of 5 041 981 dollars for the first two months of 1956, up from 1 758 851 dollars the previous year. Company cites higher wage costs expanded car repair program and shifted expense allocations as causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Chicago and North Western Railway
Walter Sorensen Receives Service Certificate in Cedar Rapids
Walter C. Sorensen, retired from the Railway Express Agency after 17 years as a train messenger, was presented a Certificate of Service by H. Wiegman, agent in Cedar Rapids. Sorensen lives at 1257 Eighth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Sorensen
Railway Express
H.wiegman
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Sorensen
Eighth Street
Hickenlooper files 19000 names for re election bid
Cedar Rapids Senator Bourke B Hickenlooper led nomination papers in the Republican primary filing about 19000 names on BOG pages. He said he has around 1000 Horaihation signatures but staff limits prevented filing all. He notes opponents and past campaigns and plans campaign HQ near Kirkwood hotel in Des Moines. A frontier parson drama CROSSROADS airs Friday on Channel 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
BES Moines
INS
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Hickenlooper
Secretary of State
Wes Moines
Senate
Des Moines
Kirkwead' S
Car Hit by Train Knocks Two Marion Men Uninjured
Two Marion men Richard Frederickson and Charles Andrea escaped uninjured when their car was struck by a Rock Island train at Third Avenue and Fourth Street SE at 7 55 p m Thursday. The vehicle was dragged 75 feet. Frederickson, driving, did not see the flagman until on the tracks and was charged with failing to obey the signal.
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Marion
Rock Island
Third Avenue
Fourth Street SE
Richard Frederickson
Charles Andrewa
Frederickson
Fragmented local notices and ads mix in hurried 1950s page
A dense collage of household services and shops appears with names like Tony's Pizza, Ginger Sewing Center, and Easten Gifts. It lists rental offers, tax services, drapery, upholstery, and insurance style ads, plus a loom of personal notices and small business promotions.
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USDA
Omaba Livestock
Omaha
Apg Tey
Saan Renee
Fhg-Se
Txas Bs
C. R. Markets
Geain Market Orn
Boybtaus
Atire Wool—I
Caucu
Fofaw
Leo A. Hoegh
Timothy
Ainixe
Allis Srerinster
Hed Clover
Hampton
Vernon Rd
Form
Ben Franklin
Farson
Adv
YMCA
Zara Howe
Pierson’s
Piergan’s Florists
Ellis Blvd
Chiropractic Health Service
R.A. Zmoos
Wilfred Markham
Kathy Shaffer
M. Wilson
Ronald Sharf
Wilson
Mike Fatka
Fillmore
Larry Bates
Bob Hall
Popit
Nordman Jewelers
Gladys Collier
Fifth Avenue
Kansas City
Haymond Glasnapp
Thomas Stanbro
Avenue
Burrell
Iowa City
St. Luke's Hospital
Gandrow
Cherokee
Marshall Dingman
Mark
Diana
Ray Starry
Leland Starry
Starry
Diane
Metcalfs
Duane C. Francis
Lincoln Park
Mich
Francis
Carl Metcalf
Kay Kearns
Milners
Paul B. Snider
Peoria, Il
David
Catherine
Archie E. Milner
Wislis Retnschs
Ruth Kruger
Phoenix, Ariz
W. E. Relnsch
Bess Boyles
Milwaukee University Schol
Milwaukee
Cleos
Marvin Burett
Pueblo, Colo
Michael Cire, Jr
Marion Elingler
Hich
The
Presbyterian Church
Beverly Stoeffler
Doss Eckhart
Lois Hennessey
Mercy Hospitals School of Nursing
Frank Mentzer
Tenth Street
Bt. Luke’s Hospital
Mr. Mentzer
Joseph G. Geraghty
Fourteenth Avenue
Thomas E. McGowan
Guest of
Reimers
John Reimers
Peoria, Ill
Fred Reimers
North Western
United States
Canada
Mae
Whippie & Winterberg, Inc
Penick & Ford
Tove Sarlonde
Etxens
CSU
Channel 6
Maytag
A&h
Storm's
Endicott-Johnson
Smitty's Shoe Service
Green Trading &Tamps
BEN Franklin Store
Couveteceit
Boris
Luke's
Tony’s Pizza Shop
Sdth St
Lat Ave
Ton Rosen
Magnus Hotel
Olga
Easten
Probesce Jewelrs
Palacy Theater
Siew
Phoor Oo
Ginger Sewing
Ave
Jon
Anrone
Orarch
Wilkiamene
E & M Pharmacy
E & Pharmacy
Vernon Road
St. N.B
Davina Las Anecies
Dia Rawson
Dia
MAYVU
Wapsie Valley Cowboys
Melody Inn
13Th Ave
SELEO
CSPS
Kenny Hope
Eric Kenny Hofer
Hickory Innith
Leon's
Rennions
Qartans
Stanwood
Antardeau
March Dist
Clarence
Sabine
Draport Inn
Ayall
RAE
Tuca
Eyatch & Bert Cosines
John Vou
Harlan E
King Dial
Bob Fall
Methia
A. Rg
Alk Kunde
Fred Keemer
Bon
Cepair
Galan
Zimedeeman
Lester Trunecek
Ronnie
Ciarhige
Badillone
Sir Mate
Ed Rathie
McNall
Nsw
Cedar Rauids
Heros
HINDS
Mabon Annie
Brenosman
Can Vet
Tomer
Sidinx
Iam
BIE Eelbrand
Stack W. Lyman
Rae Leeper
RTL
Acti Idita
Sevlces
Huayysguty
Iarapug
Shutlie Kras
PRE and Supply Corporation
Coder
Trapida
Yortabin Bruck Abc
Gran
Ie All Machinery, and Supply Corporation
D Avenue
Cedar Rapides
Eee
Alan Epd
Salea
Servica
Rabin
Piaterlat
Elada
Venatledy
Cvin Martinson
Melvin
Kasner
Bill Hale
W. Bone
Se Mesa
Hee
Stata
Tareas
Irving W. Smith
Lane
Irvin Martinson
Yuokker Ann
Helen E. Wrist
Paul J. Nolan
Erbanke
Howe
Fmol
Anthony Anderson
Allison Holel
Rionth
NICK
Fine Foods
Connties
Eic
Thanas Co
Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
Mio
Lelier
B.K.G
Cedar Keplog
Alea Alaam
Anf
Eproy
James W
Berl CO
Gazette
Rust
Skelly
Muller
Tina Sorrey
Gereite
Rei
Diate
Fee Ace
First Avenue
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